[Sly Fox]

Considering the fact that DJ remains our only experienced RB, I was more concerned about his expsoure to injury than Gabe's where we have some depth.

[bluejacket]

We didn't hesitate to use either of our starting cornerbacks to run back kicks the last couple of years and Henderson, who is a starter, is listed as the other KR guy. Kickoff returns especially provide too good an opportunity for a big play to not use your most explosive athletes. If it's a push you might give the edge to the non-starter, but if he is clearly better, the starter needs to do double duty. In the case of your punt returner, being able to judge the punt, get under it and catch it cleanly is at least as important as speed and elusiveness. A solid guy who can get to pretty much every punt and catch it in the air can probably save you more field position over a season than a speedster who lets the ball hit the ground and roll too often or even worse drops one now and then will gain back with running ability. For that, there is no substitute for experience fielding punts. I believe Parker did a lot of it in HS.

We don't have the experience at speed positions that we have had in previous seasons. That's one of the reasons why Parker is the main return guy and Henderson is the only veteran doing any returning. I also wouldn't be surprised if Henderson was moved off of kick return early in the season. He will be critical for taking pressure off of the running game. We cannot afford to lose him.

Just about every one of our speed guys (WR, RB, CB, S) returned kicks in high school. However, some of our "speed" guys can't field them from college kickers/punters or, if they catch the ball, beat college ST coverages. Coach Fobbs was an excellent return man at OK State and he clearly wants explosive players to provide scoring opportunities and that are committed to returning. That's where Parker comes in.

[BJWilliams]

I kinda hope we either defer or lose the coin toss against UNC just to see if he has a moment like DJ did on his first return vs Gardner-Webb

[forbidden]

The guys returning kicks all run just as fast as Walt and kevin, in that 4.4 range. I will agree that we are young in the return game, I think that will also b a good thing, in that, although ball security is first and foremost, you will be surprised a fer watching them.

[bluejacket]

The guys returning kicks all run just as fast as Walt and kevin, in that 4.4 range.

Some do, but not all of them.

[BJWilliams]

alright alright...this kid has potential to really open a lot of eyes here in a week (can't believe Im saying that...felt like just yesterday we were coming out of spring ball)

[jinxy]

So hes listed as a sophomore? If you dont qualify that counts as a year played?

[olldflame]

So hes listed as a sophomore? If you dont qualify that counts as a year played?

If I understand the rule correctly, it does initially and then when you enter your Senior year you can apply to get the year of eligibility back.